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Turkish State Broadcaster Allegedly Retaliated Against Children’s Cartoon
A Turkish newspaper columnist wrote last week that the state-run television broadcaster cancelled the popular children’s cartoon Pepee in 2013 because the main character proclaimed to his young audience that “theft, slander and lying are bad.” Some within then-Prime Minister…
“Don’t Shoot” Painting Incites Controversy from Police Advocacy Groups in Madison, WI
The Madison, Wisconsin, Public Library faced backlash recently from police advocacy groups for their display of a controversial painting depicting the image of three riot police pointing their guns at a small, toy-gun wielding African-American child. The piece, entitled “Don’t…
Muslims, Charlie Hebdo Counter Geller’s Divisive Narrative
In the days since two gunmen targeted a conference and Muhammad cartoon contest organized by anti-Muslim activist Pamela Geller in Garland, Texas, many Americans have been forced to grapple with what it means to support free speech for all —…
CBLDF Joins NCAC Response to Charlie Hebdo PEN America Award Controversy
Dozens of authors have registered their protest of PEN American Center’s presentation of its Freedom of Expression Courage Award to Charlie Hebdo staff. In response, the National Coalition Against Censorship issued a statement — which CBLDF signed — doubling down…
Children’s Book Week Spotlight: Books for Kids in High School
Happy Children’s Book Week! The 2015 edition of Children’s Book Week launched on Saturday on Free Comic Book Day, and now that kids around the country have gotten a taste of comics, we want to recommend a few more! In…
San Francisco Celebrates Ron Turner Day in Style
Underground comix legend and Last Gasp founder Ron Turner got some well-deserved recognition from his home city of San Francisco this week, as the Cartoon Art Museum and the Charles M. Schulz Museum presented him their annual Sparky Award which…
Children’s Book Week Spotlight: Resources for Educators and Librarians
In addition to our daily posts recommending kids’ comics by age group to celebrate Children’s Book Week, don’t forget our resources to help educators and librarians hone their comics expertise! Comics Connector CBLDF’s Comics Connector is a directory resource that…
Dynamite Returns to GROUPEES.COM for Second Bundle of Digital Comics Benefitting CBLDF
Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that Groupees LLC, a unique media and charity bundling site, will host their second-ever comic book bundle promotion that allows fans and curious newcomers to purchase over 75 digital Dynamite comics with “Pay What…
Children’s Book Week Spotlight: More Books for Kids in Middle School
Happy Children’s Book Week! The 2015 edition of Children’s Book Week launched on Saturday on Free Comic Book Day, and now that kids around the country have gotten a taste of comics, we want to recommend a few more! In this…